So, What Hath Fanfiction Wrought On The YA Industry?
50 Shades of Grey author E.L James' origin as a Twilight fanfiction scribe appears to have opened the publishing industry's eyes to other budding writers to be culled from fan forums and pop-culture niche websites. A 16-year-old UK teen named Emily Baker was just discovered on an online writing community Movellas by…
Sacha Baron Cohen Receives Go-Ahead to Fuck with Celebs at Oscars (Kind Of)
When Academy Awards officials told Sacha Baron Cohen that he was only welcome on the red carpet if he behaved like a nominee for Hugo, not like Admiral General Aladeen, the fictional fascist he plays in his upcoming movie, The Dictator, how many of us actually believed Cohen would listen, especially after he filmed a…
Paul McCartney And Nancy Shevell Get Married!
Today in London, Sir Paul McCartney said he wanted to hold Nancy Shevell's hand for life. Okay, not in those exact words, but the former Beatle did say "I do" to the 51-year-old American businesswoman who he's been dating since 2007. The two exchanged vows at Old Marylebone Town Hall, the same place where McCartney…
It's John Lennon's 70th Birthday
Today would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday. To honor the deceased star, widow Yoko Ono recorded a short video - and encourages you to do the same.
All You Need Is Love
[Liverpool, November 23. Image via Getty]
In The Sky
Lucy Vodden, who inspired the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" when her 4-year-old classmate Julian Lennon drew a picture of her, died last week at 46 after a long battle with lupus. [AP]
Baby Number 2 For Nicole Richie; Sex And The City 2 Wedding Secrets
- Unsolicited uterus update: Nicole Richie is in labor!
Russell Brand Gets Dunked; Jennifer Aniston's Dog Will Judge Us All
- Russell Brand was shoved into a fountain by an onlooker as he filmed his latest movie in London: "The bloke used a bit of force," says a source, "Brand was completely underwater. I expect he will have some bruises." [TheSun]
Mom, You Were Right: George Was The Sweetest Beatle
My mother's favorite Beatle, the late George Harrison, reportedly forged the signatures of his fellow bandmates on an autographed picture in the 1960's in order to make sure a dying girl's last wish came true.
Stick A Fork In It
Another Friday, another national food holiday: Today, it's all about strawberries. Discussions involving false fruit, animated characters, NY Mets outfielders and Beatles songs, in the comments. (Don't forget to save room for dessert.) [The Nibble]

